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The Bureau of Land Management on July 7 began charging standard amenity fees at select special recreation management areas managed by the  and  Field Offices. The agency will use these funds to provide essential services and amenities.

“People come to Colorado to enjoy our outdoor recreation opportunities, and more come every year,” Colorado River Valley Field Office Manager Lisa Dawson said. “We strive to provide our public land visitors with facilities that are safe, accessible, and enjoyable.”

Collecting fees helps BLM manage the increased use of recreation areas and maintain and enhance visitor services and facilities.

The standard amenity day use fee (paid onsite) is $5 for motorcycle, bicycle/walk-in; $10 per vehicle (1-15 passengers); and $20 for high-capacity vehicles (15-plus passengers). The America the Beautiful Pass will cover the standard amenity day use fee. 

 An Upper Colorado River SRMA season pass is also available for $50 per season (April 1-Nov. 30) and is valid at all day use fee sites within the combined Upper Colorado River SRMA. The pass is good for any one of the following: motorcycle, bicycle/walk-in, or vehicle (one car, van or high-capacity vehicle). People can purchase a season pass at both field offices. 

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Areas with new fees

Special recreation management areas with new fees include:

• Two Bridges River Access
• Catamount Recreation Site
• Pinball Recreation Site
• Cottonwood Island Recreation Site
• Lyon’s Gulch Recreation Site
• Dotsero Landing Recreation Site
• Confluence Recreation Area
• Radium Warm Springs Recreation Area
• State Bridge Recreation Area/Piney Peak Area

µþ³¢²ÑÌý of the new, updated fees proposal and schedule in January. The final  includes detailed fees, locations, and maps.

For more information, contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office at 970-876-9000 or the Kremmling Field Office, 970-724-3000.